RARE OPPORTUNITY to create GENERATIONAL WEALTH with this BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION home. Never before can you get a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home thats brand new for THIS PRICE ! This home is part of the "Turn the Key" program which is a new program presented by The City of Philadelphia which offers financial assistance to buyers. Up to a $75,000 forgivable grant from the city available to first time buyers or if you have not owned a home in 3 years. Buyers have to do housing counseling with the city and meet income restrictions. $81,000 for a single income $91,000 for two income home. Big bedrooms, tons of natural light, finished basement and a big backyard are a few of the perks this home has to offer! Comes with a ten (10) year tax abatement, one (1) year builder warranty, five (5) year roof warranty, and ten (10) year Structural warranty. Buying a home like this is a ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity that should not be overlooked!
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Other
Year Built: 2023
Stories: 2
Living Area: 1,600 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: KW Empower
Office Phone: (215) 627-3500
Listing Agent: Marc Bennett
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Basement: Yes
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedroom Count: 3
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Parking: On Street
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Kensington Health Sciences Academy, Public District Grades 9-12
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Memphis Street Academy Charter at J.P. Jones, Public Charter Grades 5-8
Frances E. Willard, Public District Grades KG-4
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: GPS
Municipality:
Philadelphia
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $274,999
Price Per SqFt: $172/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $530
Tax Year: 2020
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This property is $16.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $24/SqFt less than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: BRIGHT
MLS Number: #PAPH2336100
Listing Office:
Office Name: KW Empower
Office Phone: (215) 627-3500
Listing Agent: Marc Bennett
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
3
/10
Frances E. Willard
2900 Emerald St
Distance between this listing and this school0.24 miles
Public District Grades KG-4
Middle School
5
/10
Memphis Street Academy Charter at J.P. Jones
2950 Memphis St
Distance between this listing and this school0.20 miles
Public Charter Grades 5-8
High School
2
/10
Kensington Health Sciences Academy
2463 Emerald St
Distance between this listing and this school0.75 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
2
/10
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
1901 N Front St
Distance between this listing and this school1.21 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
3
/10
Frances E. Willard
2900 Emerald St
Distance between this listing and this school0.24 miles
Public District Grades KG-4
Nearby Schools
3
/10
Richmond Elementary School
2944 Belgrade St
Distance between this listing and this school0.43 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
5
/10
H. A. Brown Elementary School
1946 E Sergeant St
Distance between this listing and this school0.67 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
Assigned Schools
5
/10
Memphis Street Academy Charter at J.P. Jones
2950 Memphis St
Distance between this listing and this school0.20 miles
Public Charter Grades 5-8
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Conwell Russell Middle School
1849 E Clearfield St
Distance between this listing and this school0.40 miles
Public District Grades 5-8
5
/10
Aspira Charter School at John B. Stetson
3200 B St
Distance between this listing and this school0.93 miles
Public Charter Grades 5-8
Assigned Schools
2
/10
Kensington Health Sciences Academy
2463 Emerald St
Distance between this listing and this school0.75 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
2
/10
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
1901 N Front St
Distance between this listing and this school1.21 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
3
/10
Mastbaum Jules E Avts
3116 Frankford Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.34 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,762. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 2148 E Birch St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 2148 E Birch St property is $274,999.
What type of property is this?
The property 2148 E Birch St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19134.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 2148 E Birch St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 2148 E Birch St are: Frances E. Willard: GreatSchools Rating 3/10Memphis Street Academy Charter at J.P. Jones: GreatSchools Rating 5/10Kensington Health Sciences Academy: GreatSchools Rating 2/10Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $530 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 2148 E Birch St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 2148 E Birch St is 1,600 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 2148 E Birch St is 2023.
This home is located at 2148 E Birch St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19134 in the Bridesburg / Kensington / Richmond neighborhood. This 1,600 square foot home, which was built in 2023, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 03, 2024 and is currently priced at $274,999.
In April 2024 more than 242 listings in Philadelphia, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 216 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 502 were sold below. In April 2024 in Philadelphia, PA there were 9.8% more homes for sale than in March 2024. While the average time on the market in April 2024 was 50 days, the median list price was $258,806.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.